Devices supported by IBM WebSphere MQ Telemetry
MQTT clients can run on a range of devices, from sensors and actuators, to hand held devices and vehicle systems.
MQTT clients are small, and run on devices constrained by little memory and low processing power. The MQTT protocol is reliable and has small headers, which suits networks constrained by low bandwidth, high cost, and intermittent availability.
- A Java client that can run on all variations of Java from the smallest CLDC (Connected Limited Device Configuration)/MIDP (Mobile Information Device Profile) through CDC (Connected Device Configuration)/Foundation, J2SE (Java Platform, Standard Edition), and J2EE (Java Platform, Enterprise Edition). IBM jclRM customized class library is also supported.
- A C reference implementation together with prebuilt native client for Windows and Linux® systems. The C reference implementation enables MQTT to be ported to a wide range of devices and platforms.
- The advanced client, IBM WebSphere MQ Telemetry daemon for devices, which is written in C, and can run on any suitable Linux or Windows platform.
Some Windows systems on Intel, including Windows XP, RedHat, Ubuntu, and some Linux systems on ARM platforms such as Eurotech Viper implement versions of Linux that run the C client, but IBM does not provide service support for the platforms. You must reproduce problems with the client on a supported platform if you intend to call your IBM support centre.
The Java ME platform is generally used on small devices, such as actuators, sensors, mobile phones, and other embedded devices. The Java SE platform is generally installed on higher end embedded devices, such as desktop computers and servers.